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Week 15 Picks Against the Spread
So it's week 15 in the NFL season. We now have Saturday afternoon and evening games. I can't believe we are already here; time is flying by way too fast and needs to chill out a bit. Seriously. It is now full on winter, it's cold outside, Hannukah has come and gone, I am pale as a ghost and am miserable. Anyway, back to NFL happenings.
By Aaron Tobin-Hess7 years ago in Unbalanced
The Resurrection: Serie A and Its Rebirth
For years now, all I have heard is how far superior the big three leagues of Europe are compared to the rest of the continent, specifically the Italian Serie A. I'm referring to the Barclays Premier League, La Liga, and the German Bundesliga. All the major US soccer outlets bang away about how these three leagues style of play is far and away better than Serie A. While I will concede that of the big three, the EPL is the best right now at being able to attract the huge names within the sport. It does make me wonder how good that is for the EPL as a whole due to the fact that many players who go there are then forced to sit on the bench who would otherwise star for another team in the very same league, La Liga/Bundesliga or the other leagues of Europe. Therefore, I will focus primarily on the EPL in relation to Serie A. Everyone is allowed their opinion. But this is why yours is wrong about Italian football. Let me take you back and show you how far Italian Serie A has come from a mere ten years ago. I will focus primarily on the current Top 6 within the league and hopefully reshape your definition of what makes a league a "great league."
By Sam Hazelwood7 years ago in Cleats
Too Big, Too Strong, Too FAT
Being doubted can be one of the most detrimental cases when it comes to athletes. Kids always trying to please parents, trying to excel in their respected sport, and in some cases get their family out of their current situation and into a better one.
By Adrian Proano7 years ago in Unbalanced
The Ultimate Soccer Ball Guide. Top Story - December 2018.
Believe it or not, there are a lot of different kinds of soccer balls out there. Some soccer balls are designed for street or urban settings, while others are best on an indoor turf field. Some balls have more or less air retention, or differ between latex bladders and butyl bladders. That's why soccer ball guides are so important for your gamplay. In order to cover the basics of all the different types of ball, from when and where they're used to how they're made, you need to be informed so that you can choose which ball will work best for you.
By Connor Brighton7 years ago in Cleats
The NBA's True MVP
So a few weeks ago, the Golden State Warriors had some major internal strife and turmoil; the first major issue for a team that has gone 281 and 72 in the last five years including this season's modest 16-9 record so far. For those who are not math experts, that's a winning percentage of just about 80 percent (79.6 to be more precise). That is just an astounding number; absolutely insane.
By Aaron Tobin-Hess7 years ago in Unbalanced
Best Sports Movies of All Time
Most of the greatest sports films of all time were made between 1970 and present day. Throughout the rise of modern America, sports have been an important pastime and source of excitement for people of all ages. Though early professional sports went largely unrecorded in video form, the invention and evolution of cinema and television finally offered such an outlet to visually broadcast sports. As television and film evolved, it was only natural that a film culture would grow around sports as well. By the 1970s the sports film genre began to come into its own, shaping and inspiring our modern conception of the sports film. From dramatic tales of an unlikely triumph to a comedic escape, the best sports movies of all time cover many genres and speak to people in many different ways. They truly showcase the power and the emotion of sports.
By Fred Eugene Park7 years ago in Unbalanced
How to Choose Soccer Shin Guards
Depending on your position, shin guards may seem like an absolute necessity or a simple nuisance. Nevertheless, many leagues and positions require players to wear this crucial piece of soccer gear, and for good reason. Shin guards are not just important for protecting the shin from serious bruising and damage, but also for absorbing some of the impact from the ball, which can cause injury to every part of the body—not just the shin. That said, there is a wide variety of shin guards out there, and knowing how to choose soccer shin guards that are right for you can be tricky. To that end, there are some especially vital considerations you should keep in mind when you’re setting out to protect your shins from the dangers of the game.
By Nicola P. Young7 years ago in Cleats
Week 14 NFL Picks Against the Spread
We are already in Week 14 of the NFL season. My fantasy team has been eliminated from the playoffs thanks to Le'veon Bell and his nonsense, so good riddance fantasy football (until I get suckered into doing it again next year even if I absolutely hate it). Can't believe the regular season is three quarters of the way finished. Time needs to chill the fuck out a bit.
By Aaron Tobin-Hess7 years ago in Unbalanced
